SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — A judge denied a request by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco to suspend required monthly meetings with Dominican authorities investigating allegations he had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — A judge denied a request by Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco to suspend required monthly meetings with Dominican authorities investigating allegations he had a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl, according to a document The Associated Press obtained Friday.
He has not been formally charged, but Dominican authorities are allowed to detain suspects who are under investigation, with a judge later deciding whether there is sufficient evidence for charges to be filed. Franco’s attorneys requested that the court return the $33,000 he had to deposit to obtain conditional release after being detained for a week in his native country in early January.
MLB is likely to wait until the Dominican investigation is concluded before deciding whether there will be any discipline.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Read more »
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Read more »
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Read more »
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Read more »
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Read more »
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesST. PETERSBURG, Fla.
Read more »